Chris Connor

With Superman still flying high in cinemas for @radiotimes.bsky.social I took a look at why the franchise is ripe for a great video game adaptation. With the success of Spider Man and the Arkham games pretty insane we haven't had one sooner.

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An interesting toss up for music heads. Van Morrison or Neil Young? I've personally always been more drawn to Van but appreciating Neil more of late. Those early Morrison records probably eclipse anything Neil's released imo.

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Staying in Dufftown for a week. Anyone got any recommendations for the area. Got a few distilleries lined up (ofc).

SXSW London 2025 – Late Shift ★★★★ Released: 1st August 2025 Director: Petra Volpe Starring: Leonie Benesch, Sonja Riesen, Selma Aldin Back in 2024, Leonie Benesch caught the attention of film fans with the acclaimed The Teacher’s Loun...

You can also find my review from #SXSWLondon at @moviemarker.bsky.social.

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Interview With Director Petra Volpe (Late Shift) Since premiering at Berlin Film Festival in February, Late Shift has proved to be a huge success. Focusing on a nurse’s overnight shift at a hospital in Switzerland, it feels incredibly timely and wit...

Had a great chat with Late Shift director Petra Volpe for @moviemarker.bsky.social. We discussed the film's realism, festival premieres and what she hopes audiences and the nursing community take away from it.

www.moviemarker.co.uk/interview-wi...

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Got a piece I'm excited to share coming later this week.

No idea if it was the venue or pandering too much to influencers but it's sad regardless.

Yep tis silly.

Yeah of maybe 15-20 (at least) who I'd expect to get in and were at Superman only 2-3 are going tonight so it's pretty silly when people have reviews commissioned and what not.

Robbie Collin.

Sadly that looks like it is genuinely the case.

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Looks like I'll be seeing Fantastic Four on Thursday as most critics I know have been shut out of the press/multimedia tonight. Not entirely sure why but hopefully not a precedent moving forwards.

I think like the show they keep getting better.

Ooh I've read all 8 main ones and 2 spin offs. Hadn't tackled the novellas until now think I've got one more spin off one to go.

Sunday evening with one of the Slow Horses novellas and this beauty. Perfect Sunday eve record.

One of my fave films on Iplayer. Never gets old.

Oh Blue Jean was fab so I'll second this comment.

Yeah that and trying to follow both versions of Pride and Prejudice tbf.

With this and a new P&P in development it really does feel like we've run out of ideas. Surely there's some Austen's (or Dickens for that matter) that haven't been adapted multiple times. I guess every British actor has to be in one of these at some point.

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I am beyond fed up with the term 'dad movie'. Its a bit like 'yacht rock'. Just because something is about cars doesn't mean it can't be accessible/good.

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Finally seeing Pulp tomorrow and genuinely can't wait. Been a fan for as long as I can remember and it'll be a treat to hear the new material.

I think the reason they've not really come onto my radar is purely an age thing. I've stuck Girls Can Tell from 2002 on (pretty good stuff).

Not overly familiar with Spoon (keen to get more into them). What are some essential albums?

Stuart Maconie, With A Little Help From Their Friends, reviewed by Chris Connor - The Manchester Review Maconie dives into the lives that shaped the Fab Four, bringing fresh perspectives to the infamous legends Stuart Maconie | With A Little Help From Their Friends: The Beatles Changed the World. But Wh...

Delighted to continue to dip my toes into literature, making my debut for @manchesterreview.bsky.social reviewing Stuart Maconie's Beatles, With a Little Help From Their Friends. A must read for fans.

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=12899

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Stuart Maconie, With A Little Help From Their Friends, reviewed by Chris Connor - The Manchester Review Maconie dives into the lives that shaped the Fab Four, bringing fresh perspectives to the infamous legends Stuart Maconie | With A Little Help From Their Friends: The Beatles Changed the World. But Wh...

Delighted to continue to dip my toes into literature, making my debut for @manchesterreview.bsky.social reviewing Stuart Maconie's Beatles, With a Little Help From Their Friends. A must read for fans.

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk?p=12899

The Ballad Of Wallis Island ★★★★ Released: 30 May 2025 Director: James Griffiths Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford Between them, Tom Basden and Tim Key are both recognisable figures within the UK film and c...

🎤 In UK cinemas now. #TomBasden, #TimKey + #CareyMulligan try to sing their way into your heart with #TheBalladOfWallisIsland.

🎬 @chrisco96.bsky.social found it to be rather delightful. Check out his ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review below:

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Yes Girl With The Neede is on the list.

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Managed to get another free month of MUBI, what should I prioritise? I haven't seen The Substance or Queer yet so those are first up.

All good mate, catch you at the next one.